#20 - Ralph Torrefranca

With roots in the Bay Area, Santa Barbara, The Netherlands and even Germany; Filipino-American filmmaker Ralph Torrefranca has a unique upbringing under his belt when it comes to storytelling. Most known for his work as the singer/guitarist of the post punk band Cuffed Up (KCRW, KEXP), the art form of great storytelling has been an obsession for Ralph. Over the summer of his Sophomore year of High School, an intro to film class taught by Santa Barbara International Film Festival founder Roger Durling left a long lasting impression on 15 year old Ralph and subsequently his ongoing love for cinema. Armed with a Mini DV Sony Handycam, he went spent his early years filming DIY music videos and short films with his friends in Santa Barbara, CA. With more than 15 years in the entertainment industry, Ralph has worked in Film, TV Production, Music and most recently wrote + directed the award winning dramatic short film “Champagne Social”.